WELD CONNECT WELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
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JULY 2017
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WTIA CEO Update Victoria Division News New South Wales Division News South Australia Division News Western Australia Division News Queensland Division News Northern Territory Division News WTIA News & Updates Training & Certification Upcoming Events
WTIA CONTACTS WTIA NATIONAL OFFICE Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 20 Bridge Street Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197 Macquarie Park BC, NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@wtia.com.au CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@wtia.com.au
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Bruce Ham T: +61 (0)418 391 534 E: b.ham@wtia.com.au
MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@wtia.com.au
QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION MANAGER Annette Dickerson T: +61 (0)2 8748 0170 E: a.dickerson@wtia.com.au
ADVERTISING Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@wtia.com.au
TRAINING MANAGER Paul James T: +61 (0)2 8748 0150 E: p.james@wtia.com.au
EDITORIAL Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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WTIA CEO UPDATE 2017 NATIONAL MANUFACTURING SUMMIT In late June, Paolo Corronca (WTIA Technology Manager) and I attended the National Manufacturing Summit 2017. Held at Parliament House in Canberra, the WTIA was proud to be one of the event’s sponsors. Hosted by the Centre for Future Work and The Australia Institute, the Summit discussed the renewed positive potential for Australian manufacturing, including how the industry is perceived, barriers to its future expansion, and initiatives to accelerate the sector’s innovation and growth. Speakers included government representatives such as Senator Arthur Sinodinos (Minister for Industry), Senator Kim Carr (Shadow Minister for Industry), Senator Nick Xenophon, and Senator Lee Rhiannon. There were also representatives from Australian Super, BlueScope, Thales, the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, the Australian Council of Trade Unions, and a number of universities. Each of the presenters was given a ten minute introduction, followed by a Q&A session. There was much interesting discussion about ‘Industry 4.0’
including implementation of the latest technology, what this technology means to jobs, and what the jobs of the future will look like. I made the point that the future Australian manufacturing SME may only employ 10 people, and those 10 people might not work on the shop floor, particularly with advancements in automation and robotics. For instance, SSS Manufacturing (a structural steel fabrication business in Queensland) employs just nine people and yet has a manhour rate of 1.5 hours per tonne, compared to the industry average of 10 to 20 hours per tonne. Automation has delivered two noticeable outcomes for SSS
Manufacturing. It has more than halved the time it takes the company to produce a tonne of fabricated steel; and its number of employees has risen from three to nine, to include software, mechatronics and robotics engineers. SSS Manufacturing has been able to bring back jobs ‘onshore’,
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WTIA CEO UPDATE reversing the trend of laying off people as technology improves. The age of hundreds of manufacturing workers trooping in and out of big plants are gone. The future of the Australian manufacturing industry is small, lean manufacturing companies, delivering efficient, automated services to produce highquality products. As a result of the Summit, SSS Manufacturing was featured on the ABC as part of a series on the future of Australian jobs. WTIA PRIZE FOR INNOVATION I presented the WTIA prize for innovation to Griffen Geoffrey Mallows this month. Griffen
is a student in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales. (For more information, and photos visit page six.) Whilst at the University of New South Wales, I gave a presentation to the students assembled on the importance of welding and welding procedures.
example involved a young structural engineer who was given the task of managing the fabrication of steel works, specifically steel beams that required a very high architectural specification.
The steel beams were fabricated overseas. When the beams arrived in Australia, the engineer went to inspect them. Upon inspection, the engineer found that not only The key message of the were they the ugliest beams presentation was that whilst ever manufactured, they welding can be invisible to failed to comply with the the general public, it must not requisite specifications. The be invisible to engineers. It engineer then had to explain is beholden upon engineers to the technical director of the to understand how welding works; welding is both a career construction company why the defining and life defining factor. beams had to be fabricated again. Career defining moment! As part of my presentation, I The second example I gave two examples. The first provided demonstrated the danger that improperly welded steel can cause. A young structural engineer was supervising the placement of a reinforced steel cage for a bridge support. The engineer was standing quite close to the formwork, making sure that the crane was lowering the cage into the right place. When the reinforced steel cage collapsed due to poor welding, the engineer was lucky to escape without injury. Life defining moment! Clearly, today’s engineers must understand welding.
Geoff Crittenden WTIA CEO
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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWS DUPLEX & SUPER DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL WELDING This month, Victorian Division members were treated to a presentation on ‘Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steel Welding’, given by Phill Stubbington, Lincoln Electric’s National Welding Engineer Alloy Specialist. Phill gave a brief overview of the design history of duplex and super duplex, going back to the 1930s and the work completed by the French and Scandinavians. Phill’s overview included a summary of progressive alloy design from 316L through various grades of duplex and super duplex. He provided details regarding specific compositional design, which led to the steel’s wide spread specification and use in off-shore oil and gas, mining, processing and refinery applications. This was then followed by a discussion regarding ‘best-fit’ for welding processes selection, and the importance of root bead microstructure when welding pipe. The identified optimal welding approach was a root pass followed by a ‘cold pass’. The heat input and interpass temperature controls required to achieve the desired welding window to produce a weld
bead microstructure free from detrimental intermetallic second phases was also covered.
suitability for welded sample specimens and the wider use of ASTM A923 (C) in its place.
A review of the hardness requirements as per NACE MR0175 and the typical values achieved in a welded joint, and a review of ferrite levels and methods of determination were provided, with comments made about the preferred use of direct measurement using a calibrated ferrite scope.
MILSPEC AWARDED ISO 3834 CERTIFICATION The WTIA would like to congratulate Milspec on the awarded of their ISO 3834 certification. Established over 40 years ago, Milspec is the premier designer and manufacturer of brushless alternators and portable power systems for defence forces across the world. Based in Albury, Milspec partners with global defence contractors such as Rheinmetall, BAE Systems, and Thales.
Phill touched on the correct approach to selecting gas for back purging and GTAW torch shielding gas to maintain important nitrogen contents in weld deposit. He also provided a summary of consumable selection when considering filler alloys for dissimilar joints with the main focus being issues of dilution, resultant bead microstructure and mechanical properties. Lastly, Phill covered the suitability of the ASTM G48 corrosion test with particular focus on the test procedure sample preparation. He noted suggested modifications to the existing test to improve its
Certification to ISO 3834 improves client satisfaction, and increases the likelihood of global supply chain opportunities, repeat business and growth in profitability.
Phill Stubbington’s presentation.
VIC CONTACT Melissa Odendaal Welding Consultant 0418 922 369 m.odendaal@wtia.com.au
The Milspec team is presented with their ISO 3834 Certification.
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NSW DIVISION NEWS UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The WTIA would like to congratulate Griffen Geoffrey Mallows on winning a WTIA prize, awarded in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (NSW), in 2016 for the best mark in the subject CVEN3303 Steel Structures. Griffen was awarded a full set of WTIA Technical Notes on USB, as well as free personal WTIA membership for 2017. Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) presented the prize and spoke to University of NSW students about the WTIA. Geoff also discussed the importance of welding to engineers, particularly how welding should be visible to engineers, and yet invisible to the public. According to Geoff, engineers need to understand welding as it is a matter of public safety. There are several recent, alarming examples of unsafe fabricated steel, from multiple bridges in Western Australia, through to major landmarks, such as the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel. All of these projects exhibit similar problems: non-conforming
NSW CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au
L to R: Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) and Stephen Foster, Head of School, Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales.
steel, erected structures that do not comply with the original designs, and extremely poor quality welds. More often than not, these issues arise when the steel has been manufactured overseas and imported into Australia. NSW MEMBER EVENT In July, WTIA members are invited to attend a tour of Baker & Provan’s facilities in St Marys, western Sydney. Baker & Provan specialises in manufacturing, fabrication and support. Their Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine and non CNC machine capability enables them to machine metal of every size and weight. Their services include: • Steel fabrication • Stainless steel fabrication • Aluminium fabrication • Bisalloy welding and fabrication
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CNC milling CNC machining CNC lathes Stress relieving Deep hole drilling Support (maintenance, servicing, repair and reconditioning)
For more information about Baker & Provan, visit: www.bakerprovan.com.au Event Details: • Date: Thursday 20th July • Time: 6pm • Venue: 9-11 Power Street, St Marys • RSVP: Tuesday 18th July by clicking here WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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SA DIVISION NEWS AUSTAL AND ASC JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT’S NATIONAL SHIPBUILDING ENDEAVOUR Austal and ASC Shipbuilding recently announced a teaming agreement for the build of the SEA5000 Future Frigates Program, which will secure the future of naval shipbuilding in Australia for decades to come. Under this arrangement, ASC Shipbuilding and Austal will act as one in support of the program, pooling their complementary strengths, skills and experience.
Image courtesy of ASC.
record that has seen us sell more than 255 ships to 100 customers in 44 countries, including the United States.” “The opportunity to work with ASC Shipbuilding to bring Australia’s shipbuilding industry into an export competitive position is a game changing announcement and something we are both very excited about,” Singleton said.
“The Austal/ASC Shipbuilding teaming arrangement offers a compelling, low risk, Australian shipbuilding solution for each of the three shortlisted international designers; BAE, Fincantieri and Navantia,” Austal ASC Shipbuilding CEO, Mark CEO, David Singleton said. Lamarre, said the company and its 1,100 skilled and “ASC Shipbuilding and Austal experienced shipbuilders in represent the success and Osborne, South Australia, excellence in Australia’s were a national asset that had sovereign naval shipbuilding proved in recent years its ability capability, a capability to deliver major naval warships, established through years of as shipbuilder for the Air investment and experience in developing an Australian skilled Warfare Destroyer Alliance. workforce,” Singleton said. “This is a powerful partnership that not only achieves the “This partnership will bring Government’s objectives for Austal’s unparalleled record a sovereign and sustainable in aluminium shipbuilding, shipbuilding capability in exports and operational efficiency to combine with ASC Australia, as set out in the Shipbuilding’s expertise in steel recent Naval Shipbuilding Plan, but confirms to all those in the warship manufacturing.” industry that there is a bright and successful future ahead,” “We are exceptionally proud Lamarre said. of Austal’s export heritage, a
“Australia deserves an industry that designs, builds, upgrades, maintains and exports naval vessels in Australia, by Australians working for Australian companies that are also headquartered and have ultimate decision making authority in Australia. “This agreement delivers on that objective. With our combined strengths, we will deliver the best capability for the Australian Navy and, for the first time ever, we will be on track to building a truly sovereign and sustainable shipbuilding capability for decades to come”, Mr Lamarre said. The $35 billion Future Frigate Program will deliver replacement vessels for the existing ANZAC fleet with production to commence from 2020 at the Federal Government-owned shipyard in Osborne, South Australia.
SA CONTACT Paolo Corronca Technology Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@wtia.com.au WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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WA DIVISION NEWS WESTERN AUSTRALIA STATE BUDGET 2017-2018 In the recently announced state budget, the West Australian Government committed $7.7 billion over next four years to transport infrastructure (34% of total infrastructure investment), including: • $2 billion ForrestfieldAirport Link, scheduled to begin operations in 2020 • $1.5 billion towards the Perth Freight Link, due for completion in 2021‑2022 • $427 million for the $1.9 billion MAX Light Rail • $145 million for Armadale Road dual carriageway • $49 million for Ellenbrook Bus Rapid Transit project $1 billion on school infrastructure, including: • New North Butler senior high school ($67 million) • Expansions at Shenton College ($50 million) and Cape Naturaliste College ($32 million) • Continuing redevelopment of Carnarvon Community College ($18 million)
$2 billion to other major projects, including: • $378 million over next four years for construction of the $428 million New Museum • $1.2 billion Perth Children’s Hospital
WA MEMBER EVENT How the New AS/NZS 5131 Impacts Welding The new Australian Standard AS/NZS 5131 Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steelwork was published in MINING PROJECTS REJECTED December 2016. The new standard requires engineers FOR THE SECOND TIME to specify a steel fabrication Two proposals to mine iron Construction Category in their ore in Western Australia’s project specifications. Wheatbelt region have been deemed “environmentally James England, the Australian unacceptable” by the state Steel Institute (ASI) State Environmental Protection Manager for WA will deliver a Authority (EPA) after five presentation on some of the new species of flora were problem areas experienced discovered at the proposed by stakeholders when dealing site. with non-compliant structural steelwork and the solutions Mineral Resources’ Jackson 5 provided by AS/NZS 5131. and Bungalbin East Iron Ore Project first applied to operate The presentation will discuss two new mines around 100km the role of the fabricator north of Southern Cross on the in ensuring outcomes that Helena-Aurora Range in 2015. meet AS/NZS 5131. With Construction Categories Over the last two years, the now becoming specified on EPA assessments have found drawings, it is important that that the area is home to five fabricators understand the new new species and a mineral risk-based approach. unique to the region. Source: www.watoday.com.au
Event Details: • Date: Tuesday 18th July • Time: 5.30pm • Venue: Polytechnic West, Thornlie Campus, Burslem Drive, Thornlie • RSVP: Monday 17th July by clicking here
WA CONTACT Louise Petrick Technology Manager 0409 789 540 l.petrick@wtia.com.au WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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QLD DIVISION NEWS This month, the Queensland Division has an update on several major projects currently underway across the state. NORTHERN GAS PIPELINE PROJECT Jemena has appointed Frenchowned Spiecapag Australia to construct the 140km Queensland portion of the $800 million Tennant Creek to Mount Isa Northern Gas Pipeline project. The announcement follows Jemena’s selection of McConnell Dowell to build the 481km Northern Territory component of the 622km pipeline. It is anticipated that construction will commence in the Territory in the coming weeks, with around 200km to be built this year. The pipeline is expected to be commissioned in late 2018. Source: www.katherinetimes.com.au
$53.8 MILLION FOR STANWELL POWER STATION $53.8 million will be invested in a series of major projects at Stanwell Power Station west of Rockhampton, in the next year. Queensland Energy Minister,
QLD CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au
Mark Bailey, recently announced that the projects will include $24.3 million in spending on major overhauls and $14.4 million for a control system upgrade, along with some smaller projects.
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Member for Rockhampton, Bill Byrne, said of the $53.8 million allocated for major works at Stanwell Power Station, around $11 million will be injected into the local economy. QUEENSLAND STATE BUDGET 2017-2018 The 2017-2018 Queensland State Budget was delivered in late June. Some of the highlights include: • $21 billion for the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program • $5.59 billion for upgrades to the Bruce Highway • $200 million expansion of the Capricornia Correctional Centre near Rockhampton to ease
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overcrowding in the prison system, which will support 100 construction and 70 ongoing jobs $120 million for the Cairns Shipping Development Project, a much needed project to deliver growth in cruise shipping and jobs in the tourism sector and associated suppliers of goods and services — also subject to an EIS and business case $176 million to expand the Cairns Convention Centre into a state-of-the-art international venue $225 million over four years to address long-term water security in the Townsville $140 million for the North Queensland Stadium to support around 750 jobs in design and construction Up to $75 million for channel widening at the Port of Townsville to facilitate more trade and investment
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NT DIVISION NEWS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY AND LOCAL AWARDS The Manufacturing Industry Awards are part of the Chief Minister’s Northern Territory (NT) Export and Industry Awards, a program coordinated by the International Business Council (IBC) of the Chamber of Commerce NT. The Manufacturing Industry Awards or ‘Local Awards’ annually seek out Territory companies and honours them for their excellence and achievement in five categories. Award winners are selected based on notable performance in Manufacturing or Resource Supply, Services and Innovation. These Awards recognise the drive, determination and expertise that Territory businesses are building to advance their business interests both at home and abroad. Applications close Friday 18 August. Winners will be announced at the 2017 Chief Minister’s NT Export & Industry Awards Gala Dinner on 21 September 2017.
The 2017 award categories are service industry. This category outlined below. is open to local businesses supplying or seeking to NT Manufacturing supply goods or services to Industry Award the Mining and Resources For outstanding achievement sector. Businesses must be by an NT manufacturer with based in the Northern Territory total annual domestic or export with a significant part of their sales not exceeding $20 workforce employed in the NT. million. Entries may consist of a product, process or NT Indigenous Exporter project which delivers an end Award result to improve or sustain This Award was created in manufacturing in the NT. 2015 to recognise outstanding Alternatively, the entry may be achievement by an NT a finished product produced by business which is indigenous an NT manufacturer. owned or operated (50% or more) successfully exporting a Industry Innovation Award product, service or commodity Sponsored by the Department in the NT to interstate or of Business, this award overseas or providing services recognises outstanding or products to an exportachievement by an NT business related industry. which has successfully implemented or commercialised Local Content Award innovative products, processes This year the International or services. Business Council in partnership with the NT Resource Supply and Manufacturers Council will Service Award present a new award: the Local The NT Mining Supply and Content Award. This award will Service Award is specifically be selected via nomination and designed to recognise local give recognition to a company companies for their valuable or organisation that invests in contribution to the Northern the NT and abides by a buy Territory resource supply and local procurement practice.
For further information, visit the Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory.
NT CONTACT Rebecca Hansen Membership Coordinator 02 8748 0135 r.hansen@wtia.com.au WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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WTIA NEWS & UPDATES THE WTIA WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEE: ADAM COOREY The WTIA would like to welcome a new employee to our team, Adam Coorey. A recent graduate, Adam is working in our operations department in Sydney, assisting on a number of projects. Adam completed a Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering in Physical Metallurgy at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) earlier this year. Whilst at university, Adam was awarded the Perfect Engineering Prize for Best
Final Year Project in Physical Metallurgy. Adam also took on several volunteer positions, assisting with the ConocoPhillips Science Experience in 2013, 2014 and 2015; facilitating seven Science Shows for ‘A Day at UNSW’; assisting with the Materials Science Stall for the UNSW Open Day from 2013 to 2016; and acting as the Master of Ceremonies for UNSW Science in 2016. Prior to joining the WTIA, Adam completed a three month electrical engineering internship at Intelle Building
Services. The internship specifically focused on the fitout of lights in office spaces. In this role, Adam designed the lighting layout, and calculated the resulting luminance.
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), the Welding Technology Institute of Australia offers a number of online courses to help develop your welding knowledge. These courses are available any time day and night and are designed as self-paced modules which will allow you to complete them in your own time. These online courses include Safety in Welding, which covers hazards, safety equipment, ventilation, welding in confined spaces, and safety precautions and specifications. The Metallurgy course covers the characteristics of atoms,
the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactivity, the atomic structure of materials, and the properties of metals. The Non-Destructive Testing course describes the principles and performance of visual testing, penetrant testing,
magnetic particle testing, radiographic testing, and ultrasonic testing. Topics covered include discontinuities and their causes, as well as the role of vision, capillary action, magnetism, radiation, and sound in all types of testing.
For further information, please feel free to contact the WTIA Training department: • 02 8748 0100 • training@wtia.com.au • https://net.wtia.com.au/ OnlineCourses WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION New Welding Inspection Courses By Paul James, WTIA Training Manager The WTIA is in final preparations to release new courses that will enable individuals to gain inspection qualifications. The training conducted by the WTIA has remained unchanged for a number of years. The suite of courses offered has not been drastically altered or even moderately updated since 2008. For the WTIA to provide useful training services to the welding community, we needed to listen to the wishes of our membership base, businesses and individuals who needed training for us to remain relevant in the industry. What they were telling us is that they wanted training that was accessible to more locations, relevant to their industry and more flexible for delivery. The outcomes of the new courses will meet the Australian metal fabrication industry’s requirement of having suitably qualified and experienced personnel performing the role of Welding Inspector for which no Australian Qualification exists. These courses will be available to people in regional and remote localities by inclusion of online or distance learning components. The new courses will be a
combination of: • E-Learning (online modules); • Distance Learning (home based study); and • Face to face (classroom). The new courses we have developed which will satisfy our local requirements are: • WTIA Fabrication Inspector Grade 1; and • WTIA Fabrication Inspector Grade 2. The qualification level is based on risk-based categorisation of a structure in accordance with AS/NZS 5131:2016, i.e. Construction Category (CC). The first level of inspection (Fabrication Inspector Grade
1) can perform inspections for CC1 and CC2. With additional experience and training, the next level (Fabrication Inspector Grade 2) can perform inspections for CC3. The CC4 level is reserved for personnel who hold IIW IWI-S qualifications or higher. WTIA FABRICATION INSPECTOR GRADE 1 This course is intended to provide participants with the following skills and knowledge to contribute to industry outcomes: • Perform the role of welding inspector in accordance with AS/NZS 1554.1 and 1554.3 • Inspect Pressure WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION Equipment in accordance with AS 4458 and AS 4037 • Carry out Visual Examinations in accordance with AS 3978. This course is delivered by the following modes: • Online – Seven Modules that need to be completed via the WTIA Portal (59 hours); • Distance Learning – Study, Assignments and examinations (10 hours); • Face-to-face – One day of practical and assessment to be delivered at a WTIA approved venue (8 hours). WTIA FABRICATION INSPECTOR GRADE 2 This course is intended to provide participants with the following skills and knowledge to contribute to industry
outcomes: • Perform the role of welding inspector in accordance with AS/NZS 1554.1 and AS/NZS 1554.5. • Carry out Visual Examinations in accordance with AS 3978. • Supervise the activities of the Fabrication Inspector Grade 1. This course is delivered by the following modes: • Online – Two Modules that need to be completed via the WTIA Portal (24 hours); • Distance Learning – Home Study and Assignments (8 hours); • Face-to-face – One day of practical and assessment to be delivered at a WTIA approved venue (16 hours). The flexibility is that the course
content can be done in any order and all you need to attend is the practical session when programmed. The WTIA is also developing two new Welding Supervisor courses with similar delivery formats to the Inspection course. These new supervisor qualifications will complement the existing International Institute of Welding qualifications that we currently provide, details to be provided soon. When these courses are finalised, we will make them available on our website, with details of costing and prerequisites. Until then, any enquiries about the contents of the courses can be made to training@wtia.com.au.
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION WELDING INSPECTOR TRAINING IN THE WEST Recently, the WTIA conducted International Welding Inspector courses in Western Australia using different methods of delivery. Both courses had the same content, but the audiences were slightly different. The first was a public course, which meant that it was open to anyone that was able to meet the prerequisites. The second course was an inhouse course, delivered to the employees of a specific company at their facility. Running in-house training can presents an array of benefits for a company. In-house training offers convenience and flexibility, allowing companies to choose a date, time, location and pace that suits management and employees, saving both time and money. In-house courses can even be designed to align with company shifts and rosters. In addition, in-house courses can also translate
into additional discounts, depending on the number of people attending the course.
register your interest in a WTIA course, you can do this online. Simply: • Visit the WTIA website With in-house training, www.wtia.com.au companies no longer need to • Navigate to the ‘Training send employees off-site for and Certification’ section training, which often incurs • Click on ‘Course Timetable’ travel, accommodation and (the very first red button) even per diem expenses. In• Select the course and house training really is much location in which you’re more cost effective. interested • Select ‘Register’ The WTIA has run in-house • If you are a WTIA member, welding courses all around enter your login details. If Australia, on a variety of topics. not, simply create a profile. In fact, all our courses are FURTHER INFORMATION available via ‘in-house’ mode. If you require further REGISTERING FOR information about training, WTIA COURSES contact Paul James, WTIA If you want to check when Training Manager, on 02 8748 WTIA courses are available, or 0150 or p.james@wtia.com.au. WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REPLACEMENT OF THE REGISTER OF QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED WELDING PERSONNEL The current public database of WTIA and IIW Register of Qualified and Certified Welding Personnel will be phased out and replaced by the WeldQ System and the AWCR. The current register will be phased out very soon. If you want your existing qualification and certification details to be visible on the new public directory, you must register on WeldQ as soon as possible. More than 300 people have already registered on WeldQ. Best of all, registration is completely free of charge. How Do I Register on WeldQ? Go to www.awcr.org.au/ welders/how-to-register/ It is strongly recommended that you use the Google Chrome browser as other browsers may not work properly. If you use Firefox, you may experience some problems. We do NOT recommend Windows Explorer. Before Registering Read through the instructions before registering on WeldQ. This will make the registration process much easier. Instructions on how to set up a WeldQ account and a WeldQ profile can be found on the AWCR website.
All details entered will be verified by the WTIA. Further Information If, after referring to the instructions in the resources, you require assistance, phone 02 8748 0100, or use the contact form on the AWCR website. WANT TO GET QUALIFIED, BUT NO TIME FOR TRAINING? Try the Alternative Route The alternative route is aimed at individuals who may already have experience in a job at a particular level, without holding the appropriate qualification. These individuals will have already gained full or part knowledge of the syllabus and be able to demonstrate their capability to proceed to examination directly without compulsory attendance at an approved training course.
Individuals are assessed based on their experience, education, training, and practical work experience in welding at the relevant qualification level. The assessment process involves a paper assessment, completion of a case study project, presentation to a panel of examiners and oral interview. Success in the assessment enables you to sit the relevant exams. A pass in the exams leads to the award of the relevant qualification. The alternative route is available for: • International Welding Practitioner (IWP) • International Welding Specialist (IWS) • International Welding Technologist (IWT) • International Welding Engineer (IWE) • Inspector – Basic (IWI-B) • Inspector – Standard (IWI-S) WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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ASIA-PACIFIC’S INTERNATIONAL MINING EXHIBITION (AIMEX) The Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) is Australia’s most extensive mining exhibition, and is set to run from 29 to 31 August 2017 at the Sydney Showgrounds. The WTIA caught up with AIMEX Event Director Brandon Ward to hear three reasons why AIMEX should be a must attend event in your calendar. HEAR FROM EXPERTS Visitors will have unrivalled access to leading industry minds via the free-to-attend conference program, themed ‘The Future of Mining’. Confirmed speakers include NSW Mining Chief Executive Stephen Galilee, General Electric Strategic Account Development Manager Ian Larsen, Chairman of the World Coal Association Mick Buffier, Chief Technology Officer of Ampcontrol Tim Wylie, and Mining3 Chief Executive Professor Paul Lever. The full program has been released.
TRIAL NEW TECHNOLOGIES From mining and extracting and materials handling, to automation and minerals processing, AIMEX offers an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to connect and interact with companies and their products. More than 300 exhibiting companies are set to showcase their products and services, including Global Pumps, GM Holden, APC Technology, Beijing General Mining and Metallurgical Corporation, IFM Efector, Insitu Pacific, Winder Controls / Siemag, MTG, Nautitech Mining Systems, Airbus Defence and Space and Austdac.
MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS AIMEX remains the leading event for the mining sector, with its scale offering opportunities for the industry to learn, network and discover some of the latest products from leading suppliers. The WTIA is pleased to support AIMEX, and will be exhibiting at the three day exhibition and conference. Please visit us at Stand 3934. To register for AIMEX and to see the full exhibitor directory and conference schedule visit www.aimex.com.au. Registrations are free.
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29 – 31 AUGUST 2017 ASIA-PACIFIC’S INTERNATIONAL MINING EXHIBITION AIMEX WILL FEATURE:
▶ A free to attend operationally focused conference
Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition Sydney Showground, Sydney Australia
For more information visit aimex.com.au
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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hether you need to brush up on skills acquired years ago, or want to try your hand at something new, there’s sure to be an event for you. Keep in mind that attending WTIA events counts towards CPD requirements for certification applications and renewals. For details on these events or exams, contact events@wtia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100. Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) Sydney, 29 to 31 August With the theme ‘The Future of Mining’ AIMEX is a world-class, free to attend conference. The program will deliver operational improvements for all mining techniques and bring together industry leaders and mining experts. For details, visit: www.aimex.com.au
The conference provides a broad range of national and international speakers, plus social opportunities. For details, visit: www.assda.asn.au
Corrosion & Prevention 2017 Sydney, 12 to 15 November This year’s Corrosion & Prevention conference will comprise a program of keynote presentations and technical papers under a range of industry ‘streams’. Over Australian Steel Convention Gold Coast, 17 to 19 September 500 delegates from diverse industries are expected to With State Government attend. For details, visit: plans to invest up to $115 www.corrosion.com.au billion on infrastructure, the theme for this year’s convention is ‘Steeling Australia’s Infrastructure’. For the Australian steel supply chain’s participation in this unprecedented commitment, we need to demonstrate why steel should be the material of choice, and how local inclusion can provide economical solutions. For details, visit: www.steel.org.au
WTIA & IIW EXAM DATES IWS and WTIA Welding Supervisor (including AS 1796 Cert 10 and AS 2214) • 9 & 10 November 2017 IWI-B and IWI-S • 31 August & 1 September 2017 (depending on demand) • 2 & 3 November 2017 Please note that these dates are subject to change. For further information, please contact qnc@wtia.com.au.
PacRim Stainless 2017 Gold Coast, 10 to 11 October Hosted by the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association, PacRim Stainless is the premier annual conference, bringing together Australia’s stainless steel industry and colleagues. WTIA Newsletter July 2017
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